Wildevoëlvlei
- Saltwater
- Estuary
Wildevoëlvlei
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 2.9
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 1
Wildevoëlvlei is a coastal estuarine system and wastewater treatment works located within the Fish Hoek Valley on the Cape Peninsula, approximately 18 miles south of central Cape Town. As an unregulated coastal vlei, it represents one of the City of Cape Town's key natural assets and is part of an integrated catchment management area. The system includes an outlet stream that flows to the nearby coastline, influencing the adjacent beach areas. The location supports recreational activities including fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Species & education
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Flathead Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
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Western Cape licenses and regulations
Western Cape Boating Regulations
National Small Vessel Safety Regulations administered by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), covering recreational boats on inland and coastal waters. National page reused for all provinces, as there is no separate provincial boating-safety authority.
Western Cape Fishing License
Official CapeNature page for the Western Cape freshwater angling licence. A licence is required to fish for freshwater fish in inland public waters (rivers and state dams); apply via the form and supporting documents to CapeNature.
Western Cape Fishing Regulations
CapeNature page covering recreational freshwater fishing rules for dams and rivers in the Western Cape under the Nature Conservation Ordinance, detailing where a licence is required and conditions of use.
Western Cape Stream Access Laws
South Africa's National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) is the national law governing rights to and use of rivers and watercourses - the framework relevant to stream/water access. National page reused as no distinct provincial stream-access page exists.
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